First-year Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin, who has led the Aggies to a 10-2 season, was named Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year by the Associated Press on Monday.

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Around the conference, a measure of revenge was exacted for Texas A&M, which was subjected to countless questions about its ability to compete in the SEC before the season began. After a 10-2 season the Aggies had the coach of the year in Kevin Sumlin as well as the offensive player of the year in quarterback Johnny Manziel.

Manziel, considered the favorite for the Heisman Trophy that will be awarded on Saturday, was also named freshman of the year. He was joined on the first team by three other Aggies: offensive tackles Luke Joekel and Jake Matthews and defensive end Damontre Moore.